Close enough to have the preseason coaches poll out, and Notre Dame ranks fifth in the initial rankings. Is it too high? Is it too low? And honestly, in the College Football Playoff era, do preseason rankings even matter?

Here’s a look at the 2025 American Volleyball Coaches’ Association Preseason Poll: Rank School (First-Place Votes Adjusted) Total Points Adjusted Record Previous Week 1 Nebraska [40] 1,490 0-0 NA 2 Penn State [21] 1,